Attending the annual convention of the National Association of Farm Broadcasters (NAFB) this week in Kansas City, Southeast AgNet farm broadcast team members are visiting with agricultural news-makers on many of the national agriculture issues of our times. Among all the elections chatter, one interesting forum involved three former U. S. Secretaries of Agriculture. Each of them shared candid and …
Attention of Ag Sector Shifting back to Pushing for a Farm Bill
With the election now over, all the attention is shifting back to the number of important legislative actions still yet to be done by Congress. And Southern Cotton Growers President Mike Tate said on top of mind for producers is the Farm Bill. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, …
Where Presidential Candidates Stand on Ag Related Issues
Election Day is upon us and just in case you are still undecided, The American Soybean Association recently posed several Ag-issue related questions to the two men seeking the nation’s highest office. ASA President Steve Wellman notes that President Obama and Governor Romney were both in favor on passing the Farm Bill this year and had similar thoughts on what …
Southeastern Cotton Harvest Looking Good So Far
For the most part cotton harvest here in the southeast has been a good one, at least according to Alabama cotton farmer and Southern Cotton Growers President Mike Tate, who says overall they are pleased with the 2012 cotton season. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Ag in Review for the Week of October 29, 2012
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, …
Fleece Market a Huge Opportunity for Cotton
Cotton Incorporated’s Mark Messura says the application of the Storm Cotton technology on fleece apparel opens a huge market opportunity to sell a lot of cotton fiber. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers …
Cotton Growers Should be Assessing Soil Issues Now for Next Year’s Crop
UGA plant pathologist Dr. Bob Kemerait encourages cotton farmers to be on the lookout for some soil issues now, in order to better prepare the land for next year’s crop. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant …
Trap for Criminals on the Farm
This is a novel way to catch a crook. Everett Griner gives us the story, and a few precautions. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June …
Cotton from Blue to Green Program Helps Those Affected by Natural Disasters
National Cotton Board member and Georgia cotton producer, Jimmy Webb explains how the Cotton From Blue to Green Program assist those who have been affected by natural disasters. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers …
Cotton Growers Encouraged to Look for Low Yielding Areas During Harvest
UGA Extension Soil Scientist Glen Harris says even while farmers are busy harvesting this year’s crop, they can take notes for next year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides …